CT Technologist

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

1d•$32 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $32.00 - $46.50Sign-on bonus available! Union Position: No Department Details Work in a department that has state-of-the-art equipment to include the only dual energy CT scanner in the region. Practice includes Cardiac, Trauma, Oncology, Neurology and CT/IR procedures. Work with both outpatients and inpatients. Fast paced work environment that is very team oriented. Summary Performs diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scan images. Produces quality computed tomography exam images and exercise professional judgment in the performance of procedures. Job Description Provides for patient care and initiates life support measure as necessary. Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and healthcare workers. Possesses the skills and knowledge to operate CT equipment to produce quality CT scans as well as the ability to perform related procedures and protocols. Has the ability to learn and utilize new technology as well as orient new employees. Possesses the ability to professionally obtain information from patients or their responsible parties to further improve their personalized treatment and care. On a continuum, the CT Technologist works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status. Works well with all age groups. Sanford Rural Network Facilities sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols. May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school or Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT) accredited program is required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required at the time of hire.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and I.V. certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Nice To Haves

Computerized Tomography (CT) training or experience preferred.
Per Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) and American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation requirements, CT certification obtained within two years is preferred.
If working in Aberdeen, South Dakota (SD), CT certification is required within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scan images.
Produces quality computed tomography exam images and exercise professional judgment in the performance of procedures.
Provides for patient care and initiates life support measure as necessary.
Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and healthcare workers.
Possesses the skills and knowledge to operate CT equipment to produce quality CT scans as well as the ability to perform related procedures and protocols.
Has the ability to learn and utilize new technology as well as orient new employees.
Possesses the ability to professionally obtain information from patients or their responsible parties to further improve their personalized treatment and care.
On a continuum, the CT Technologist works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status.
Works well with all age groups.
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures.
Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols.
May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.